About The Museum

The museum’s mission is to support, encourage, and facilitate the collection, conservation, maintenance and restoration of heritage property and sites in Williams Lake and the Cariboo Chicotin regions. As a history museum in Williams Lake, we are a centre for historical, genealogical, and anthropological research.

The Museum’s Purpose

The purpose of the museum is to promote and encourage research, writing, and recording of histories of the Williams Lake and Cariboo Chilcotin region while maintaining proper conservation and display practices for the presentation of artifacts and archival materials representing the region. We also encourage the education of local students regarding their heritage and culture.